Being a cool indie band can be tough. You’re mega hyped, you release an album, tour and you can be as quickly forgotten as you were first discovered.
That’s not the story for Perth-turned-Melbourne quintet Split Seconds, who for the past eighteen months have been doing it their own way.
The band first garnered hype thanks to high rotation of their very catchy single, ‘All You Gotta Do’, but they’ve taken their time to release more music, play a lot of live shows and festivals and win some awards.
The quality and listenability of their debut album You’ll Turn Into Me is a real credit to their hard work; a versatile ten-track album, driven by wonderful lyrics and strong musicianship which flows nicely.
There’s plenty more catchiness where ‘All You Gotta Do’ came from, as well as folky tunes and country twang to keep things interesting. What sets this album apart is the songwriting which is reminiscent of great Australian lyricists such as The Panics and Paul Kelly.
The album kicks off with ‘Security Light’ book-ending nicely with title track, both are fast paced and powerful with dreamy qualities.
Other standout tracks include catchy, clappy hit, ‘Top Floor’, slightly-operatic folk track ‘Oliver’ (a character whose story we follow throughout the album) and ‘She Makes Her Own Clothes’ – a touching tale of a lady of the night working hard for the money in the heaviest of storms.
You’ll Turn Into Me has a lot to love – sing-alongs, great beats and quality lyrics. Split Seconds have done this music thing their own way; taking time, gathering fans and releasing a high quality debut album that is a heap of fun to listen to.
– Tess Armstrong
